“The fully electric airplane ELIAS is thoroughly tested in an aircraft-in-the-loop simulation at our parent company IABG to prepare the test flights. During the simulation, we not only verify the automatic flight, we also test switching from manual flight mode to automatic flight mode while airborne. MicroAutoBox from dSPACE is used on board as the flight guidance computer.”

Dr. Hans Tönskötter, ACENTISS

Zhu Xiaofeng, Bosch Engineering China

“During the prototyping process, the control algorithms of the 48 V boost recuperation machine were run on a dSPACE MicroAutoBox II. This let us evaluate the influences on the entire vehicle at an early stage and significantly accelerate the development process.”

Zhu Xiaofeng, Bosch Engineering China

Kazuo Hitosugi, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

“Using MicroAutoBox II and ControlDesk lets us perform and evaluate tests with a very high level of efficiency.”

Kazuo Hitosugi, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Benedikt Schrage, Porsche

“We are using the real-time simulation model ASM Vehicle Dynamics to analyze the behavior of a real steering system in a virtual vehicle.”

Benedikt Schrage, Porsche

Hanz Richter, Cleveland State University

“With dSPACE MicroLabBox, it was easy to collect initial data and operate machine prototypes in real time. This made it possible to focus on the control algorithms themselves rather than the details of their implementation.”

Hanz Richter, Cleveland State University

Steffen Braune, IAI

“The comprehensive I/O functionalities of dSPACE MicroLabBox gave us maximum flexibility for testing our new drive concept on the test bench.”

Steffen Braune, IAI

Lu Liling, SANY

“Because of our good experiences with the HIL simulator and the ASM tool suite, we are going to integrate more dSPACE tools into our tool chain.”

Lu Liling, SANY

Anton Uselmann, Porsche

“Because it is highly dynamic, the mechatronic test rig from dSPACE is an important development tool for us that perfectly integrates into the highly demanding Porsche steering system development.”

Anton Uselmann, Porsche

Philip Küfmann, DLR

“We use dSPACE ControlDesk to carry out all of the measurement and control tasks needed for the dynamic operation of META efficiently and conveniently.”

Philip Küfmann, DLR

Alexander Dolpp, Mercedes-Benz R&D

“With its native AUTOSAR support, TargetLink for code generation is a core element of our development tool chain.”

Alexander Dolpp, Mercedes-Benz R&D

Tae Seung Kim, Hyundai MOBIS

”The test benches of dSPACE hardware and software gave us the capability to efficiently test multiple driver assistance systems in interaction.”

“As a supplier for tools and engineering services, dSPACE has been our go-to partner for the many detailed questions about our HIL system, from simulator specification to closed-loop operation with the real ECU. This helped us speed up the project considerably.”

Magnus Euler, Caterpillar Energy Solutions

Kurt Osborne, Ford Motor Company

”With VEOS, Ford went from training and software evaluation to significant results within months.”

Kurt Osborne, Ford Motor Company

Jonathan Brembeck, DLR

“We can transfer the FMI-based process used during the design phase directly into the validation phase. Integrating a Functional Mock-up Unit from Dymola into ConfigurationDesk significantly reduces the development effort necessary for emulating the physical environment in the HIL simulator.“

Jonathan Brembeck, DLR

Alexander Dolpp, Mercedes-Benz R&D

“The increasing complexity of software systems pushes traditional testing to its limits. Automated analyses of the created models and the translated software are an integral part of our software quality assurance.”

Alexander Dolpp, Mercedes-Benz R&D

Magnus Euler, Caterpillar Energy Solutions

“With the ASM Gasoline Engine InCylinder model adjusted to our requirements, we were able to perform a sufficiently realistic yet real-time-capable simulation of the gas engine.”

Magnus Euler, Caterpillar Energy Solutions

Jan-Willem Verhorst, CLAAS Industrietechnik

“MicroAutoBox enabled us to test and assess our control strategies easily and quickly in the vehicle.”

Jan-Willem Verhorst, CLAAS Industrietechnik

Zhan Dekai, Brilliance Auto

“dSPACE’s simulation system is highly flexible and easy to handle, so we can test the different vehicle platforms efficiently and reliably.”

Zhan Dekai, Brilliance Auto

Thomas Gohde, CLAAS Industrietechnik

“By using TargetLink, we saved an entire development step and always generated reliable production code.”

Thomas Gohde, CLAAS Industrietechnik

Peter Ritzer, DLR

“The programmable interfaces provide the possibility to easily connect the SCALEXIO HIL system to non-dSPACE systems, such as the Robotic Motion Simulator, and integrate it into the interactive vehicle dynamics simulation as a motion simulator.“

Peter Ritzer, DLR

Dr. Ingo Stürmer, Model Engineering Solutions

“Using modeling guidelines and a guideline checker like MES Model Examiner makes it possible to automatically implement the requirements of ISO 26262 and give the model experts more freedom. We want them to focus on their main task: developing the control function.“

Dr. Ingo Stürmer, Model Engineering Solutions

Andreas Wilken, CLAAS

“New assistance functions make our combine harvesters much more efficient. For their development we rely on dSPACE’s production code generator, TargetLink."

Andreas Wilken, CLAAS

Thomas Maur, ZF TRW

“By integrating SYNECT in our dSPACE-based HIL setups we closed the gap between requirements management and testing. ‘Testing between DOORS & DOORS’ is our new motto.”

Thomas Maur, ZF TRW

Dr. Michael Moczala, ZF TRW

“The openness of the dSPACE environment gives us decisive advantages for implementing our own models and using self-developed test bench components.”

“We embarked on our journey to model-based development with tools from dSPACE, because as the market leader, the company offers state-of-the-art products.”

Bjorn Hansson, Bergstrom

Amanda Hyde, OSU EcoCAR 2 Team

“dSPACE SYNECT was a great help for our regression tests in the third year of the competition. It let us focus more on the in-vehicle tests and on the overall optimization of the vehicle, while providing a central tool for managing our development data and test runs.”

Amanda Hyde, OSU EcoCAR 2 Team

Dr. Michael Moczala, ZF TRW

“The flexibility of dSPACE’s real-time systems is impressive. We use our HIL infrastructure for application projects and predevelopment.”

Dr. Michael Moczala, ZF TRW

Matthew Yard, OSU EcoCAR 2 Team

“dSPACE tools were a significant contribution towards making our team reach the milestones and specification targets for EcoCAR 2. With the dSPACE tools, we were able to test the control code easily, while designing and creating the mechanical/electrical subsystems at the same time.”

Matthew Yard, OSU EcoCAR 2 Team

Tomislav Simunic, Rimac Automobili

“Working with the MicroAutoBox is simple and straightforward, allowing control engineers to focus on controller development without worrying about the underlying code.”

Tomislav Simunic, Rimac Automobili

Dr. Yoon Kwon Hwang, Hyundai MOBIS

“AutomationDesk’s Signal-Based Testing library makes defining our test cases both easy and precise, and gives us a meaningful test report. Signal-based testing ensures that measured signals follow a stimulus within 10 milliseconds. This method let us achieve a major goal: to check as many signals as possible at the same time.“

“Test automation and traceability from test execution all the way back to the system requirements are the keys to efficient, repeatable, and fully traceable test operations for systems development and integration. Being able to implement these key features has given us a significant advantage over many other aircraft programs.”

Masa Hirvonen, Honda Aircraft Company

Philip Küfmann, DLR

“With the powerful dSPACE real-time system, we were able to extensively test the algorithms of our active rotor control and successfully prove the functionality of our multiple-swashplate concept.”

Philip Küfmann, DLR

Benjamin Hager, Honda Aircraft Company

“The hardware and software tools provided by dSPACE have allowed us to quickly implement the advanced simulation and test capabilities needed for the HondaJet program. The open and expandable architecture lets us develop and expand the test facility to meet our growing needs. Without the exceptional tools, service, and support that dSPACE provides, our small team would not have been able to accomplish the things we have.”

Benjamin Hager, Honda Aircraft Company

Peter Bergmiller, Audi

“A MicroAutoBox performs the signal processing to control the actuators of the RS 7 piloted driving concept – in real time.”

“Our Advanced Systems Integration Test Facility is a powerful tool that continues to support the development and certification program for the HondaJet. The ASITF lets us evaluate the entire system integration, which increases aircraft safety and ultimately helps us develop an advanced light jet that will exceed our customers’ expectations and bring them lasting joy.”

Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aircraft Company

Anja Poppe, Continental

”Because of our very positive experience during the development of the 48 V belt-driven starter generator, the first follow-up projects at Continental also use FPGA- and machine-model-based HIL simulation.”

Anja Poppe, Continental

Stéphane Heynen, Airbus Defence and Space

“Our successful utilization of dSPACE products for the HOMER project allows us to strongly and confidently consider dSPACE solutions for further R&T projects.”

Stéphane Heynen, Airbus Defence and Space

Matthias Issbruecker, Automotive Safety Technologies

“With TargetLink, we are implementing an automated, seamless workflow for the efficient development of high-performance driver assistance functions that supports a switchable code generation for both the development platform and the target processor.”

Matthias Issbruecker, Automotive Safety Technologies

Thierry Poirrier, Airbus Defence and Space

“We used dSPACE products all along the development and validation process. The cost-effective dSPACE tools were used on all tests systems and ensured the representativeness of the test results.”

Thierry Poirrier, Airbus Defence and Space

Jian Yao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

“Our researchers were impressed by the seamless integration of dSPACE’s tools. This gave them the chance to concentrate completely on developing the algorithms.”

“With the dSPACE system we were able to build a flexible and efficient development environment for the BiVACOR® artificial heart.”

Frank Nestler, University of Queensland

James McKeever, Tula Technology

“Our goal is complete automation for the tests. That is why we use dSPACE AutomationDesk with the ASAM HIL API.”

James McKeever, Tula Technology

Kiyun Jeong, KATECH

“The dSPACE Simulator, together with the electronic loads, is essential for validating the ECUs of mild hybrids.”

Kiyun Jeong, KATECH

Scania CV AB

“Truck and trailer simulations including the engine, vehicle dynamics and the traffic environment, are performed with the ASM simulation tool suite from dSPACE.”

Scania CV AB

Samuel Gravez, DENSO

“The high degree of automation and the efficient integration of tools such as TargetLink and BTC EmbeddedTester relieve our developers of unproductive work steps and let them focus on innovative development itself.”

Samuel Gravez, DENSO

Alessandro Recca, ABB Switzerland

“The seamless integration of SYNECT and AutomationDesk was a decisive advantage when we were extending our test automation environment. The process for compiling test execution plans and evaluating test results runs efficiently and intuitively.”

Alessandro Recca, ABB Switzerland

Nabile Khoury, PSA

“We have been using TargetLink since 2007 to develop software for engine management systems with a model-based design approach. This tool provides efficiency in our development process and offers features that we need to produce AUTOSAR-compliant code.”

Nabile Khoury, PSA

Martin Heidrich, BMW Motorrad

“On-target prototyping by dSPACE is an entirely new development method that makes us independent, saving both effort and time.
We can continue to focus on innovation.”

Martin Heidrich, BMW Motorrad

Mauro Gargiulo, Tetra Pak

“dSPACE’s comprehensive know-how and product portfolio are the ideal foundation for building a simulation environment for Tetra Pak beverage filling machines.”

Mauro Gargiulo, Tetra Pak

Dr. Hyoung-Sik Choi, Korea Aerospace Research Institute

“With the test station based on the dSPACE Simulator, we can test all the functions of the flight control system without the aircraft having to leave the ground.”

Dr. Hyoung-Sik Choi, Korea Aerospace Research Institute

Prof. Hui Chen, Tongji University

“With MicroAutoBox, we can experience new driver assistance functions in the test vehicle immediately.“

Prof. Hui Chen, Tongji University

Tetsuya Nozawa, JTEKT

“We rely on the dSPACE DS5203 FPGA board and the XSG Electric Components library for the electric motor simulation of our steering systems. The achieved performance and simulation quality are best suited for our applications.”

Tetsuya Nozawa, JTEKT

David Cook, Moog

“Moog is using dSPACE systems in a wide range of applications, from control electronics for traditional hydraulic actuators to real-time simulators for qualifying safety-critical flight software.”

David Cook, Moog

Zhao Zuo, PSA

“SystemDesk helps us to efficiently design the software architecture of our engine management systems with AUTOSAR constraints. Its integrated environment also enables us to verify that our applications can be integrated in AUTOSAR platforms.”

Zhao Zuo, PSA

Keisuke Yayoi, Mazda

“SKYACTIV-G posed enormous challenges regarding development time. Products and services from dSPACE supported the model-based development, which enabled us to overcome the hurdles.”

Keisuke Yayoi, Mazda

Arnaud Dupuy, Thales Alenia Space

“The evaluation of several code generators showed that TargetLink from dSPACE is the best match for our requirements.”

Arnaud Dupuy, Thales Alenia Space

Stéphane Fourmy, VALEO Power Electrical System

“The openness and flexibility of the dSPACE E-drives solutions were ideal for the punctual completion of our mild hybrid project.”

Stéphane Fourmy, VALEO Power Electrical System

Paul Touchette, Manitowoc Food Services

"The dSPACE tool chain enabled us to implement our strategic visions for electronic control systems by using model-based development and hardwarein-the-loop simulation.”

Paul Touchette, Manitowoc Food Services

Ville Viitasalo, Valtra Oy

"Using the dSPACE HIL simulator meant that we had the freedom to consider all the possible variants."

Ville Viitasalo, Valtra Oy

Ian Suckow, EvoBus

"By using hardware-in-the-loop simulation early in the development process, we are able to establish and validate the ECUs’ maturity at
an early stage."

Ian Suckow, EvoBus

Christian Trösch, Alexander Wiener, Division Powertrain, Continental

“SYNECT is user-friendly and meets the special requirements that test managers have. Because of its interfaces to DOORS and AutomationDesk, SYNECT is the only central tool we need to plan, manage, and control all the test activities, and the automated tests in particular. Using the SYNECT Test Management module helps us track the test activities throughout all the various test levels and test benches.”

"Using model-based development and
automatic
code generation led to an
exceptionally
high number of software
deliveries
precisely on schedule."

Georg Grassl, Continental

Alessandro Palma, Magneti Marelli

"SystemDesk‘s automation feature not only
speeds up processes, it also ensures data
integrity."

Alessandro Palma, Magneti Marelli

Dr. Mark Barton, California Institute of Technology

"The dSPACE equipment met our requirements
and enabled us to complete the work
successfully
in the time and budget we had
allocated."

Dr. Mark Barton, California Institute of Technology

Mr. Takaki, Hitachi

"I‘ve been using dSPACE products for seven
years, and haven‘t encountered any problems
with them."

Mr. Takaki, Hitachi

Mathias Bako, Automotive Lighting

"The dSPACE hardware is exactly right for our
purposes and was integrated very successfully
into our test environment."

Mathias Bako, Automotive Lighting

Heiko Däschner, STIHL

"With TargetLink, we were able to perform fast iterations and try out
changes in the model directly on the target."

Heiko Däschner, STIHL

Dr. Torquil Ross-Martin, ATS

"Reliability and flexibility were our main concerns
in choosing the onboard control units for
ULTra PRT, and the MicroAutoBox gives us both."

Dr. Torquil Ross-Martin, ATS

David Vergossen, Audi Electronics Venture

"The MicroAutoBox does exactly what is expected of a prototyping system. You just load new controller software and immediately try it out in the vehicle."

David Vergossen, Audi Electronics Venture

Giovanni Cuciniello, CIRA

"We were able to test the onboard computer’s functions comprehensively before the flight with the aid of the dSPACE system."

Giovanni Cuciniello, CIRA

Arun B. Komawar, ARAI

"Because the dSPACE systems were easy to use and very convenient, we
were able to concentrate completely on developing the control algorithms."

Arun B. Komawar, ARAI

Ed Hagger, Astrium, Secure Satcom Systems

"dSPACE equipment and technical assistance enabled us to increase customer confidence early in the project."

Ed Hagger, Astrium, Secure Satcom Systems

Xiangdong Che, China Northern Railway

"A further advantage of a dSPACE simulator in locomotives is that we could utilize it in the very early stage of development, not only in the integration test."

Xiangdong Che, China Northern Railway

Noboru Yabe, Yamaha Motor

"By using dSPACE Simulators in the development of engines and control
systems, we have noticed a significant improvement in development
precision and efficiency."

Noboru Yabe, Yamaha Motor

Dr. Gordon Strickert, German Aerospace Center (DLR)

"Two factors contribute to the successful development of unmanned aerial vehicles, but they are seldom mentioned and always underestimated: the safety pilot and the dSPACE system for hardware-related simulation. Both of them considerably reduce the ‘drop height’ of test flights."

Dr. Gordon Strickert, German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Per Olsson, Volvo 3P

"Without this HIL simulator, it would not have been possible to get the necessary test and verification coverage so quickly."

Per Olsson, Volvo 3P

Katsuhiko Douhata, Suzuki Motor

"The biggest result of installing the dSPACE virtual vehicle simulator was
that it enabled us to easily perform important tests that we couldn’t
even run before."

Katsuhiko Douhata, Suzuki Motor

Florian Frischmuth, Ford

"Our ability to automate and execute testing 24/7 has been a key contributor to the success and expansion of our HIL testing activity."

Florian Frischmuth, Ford

Christian Tillmann, Airbus

“We’re glad we used dSPACE in conjunction with MATLAB/Simulink. They give us the testing flexibility we need and enable us to adapt to new test scenarios in a minimum of time.”

Christian Tillmann, Airbus

Sebastian Liebig, Liebherr-Elektronik

"With the dSPACE prototyping system, we were able to develop a fully
functioning active mains filter for aircraft in just a few months."

Sebastian Liebig, Liebherr-Elektronik

Satoshi Komori, Mazda

"By using dSPACE systems right from the design phase for controller algorithms,
we were able to use the same test scenarios throughout the whole
development process."

Satoshi Komori, Mazda

Dr. Heiko Zatocil, Siemens

"The TargetLink reference workflow, approved
by TÜV SÜD, made it easier for us to set up
an ISO 26262-compliant, model-based development
process based on dSPACE TargetLink."

Dr. Heiko Zatocil, Siemens

Fredrik Jalde, Maquet Critical Care

“With the dSPACE system, we easily set up a prototype to accelerate the development process.”

Fredrik Jalde, Maquet Critical Care

Dr. Albrecht Eiber, University of Stuttgart

“The modular setup of the dSPACE system and its high flexibility allow us to match the measurement environment quickly and optimally to
any kind of issues in the field of biomechanics.“

Dr. Albrecht Eiber, University of Stuttgart

Matt Polley, MPC Product Corporation

"The dSPACE tools were used to fine-tune the control design and generate a control methodology for simulating the aerodynamic and gravitational loads that the cavity door drive system of NASA’s SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) program will encounter during actual operation at 40,000 feet.”

Matt Polley, MPC Product Corporation

Dan Sterling, SterlingTech

"I would definitely recommend dSPACE products for use in performing clinical studies - especially those involving a lot of variability in parameters and rapid algorithm changes."

Dan Sterling, SterlingTech

Andreas Alaoui, Nord-Micro

"TargetLink effortlessly fulfills the rigorous requirements for model-based development issued by European and American aviation authorities."

Andreas Alaoui, Nord-Micro

Nicolas Huttin, Hispano-Suiza

"Because of its good flexibility and reactivity, the dSPACE prototyping system performed very well in the development of the first fully electric thrust reverser for commercial aircraft."

Nicolas Huttin, Hispano-Suiza

Steffen Braune, IAI

“The seemingly unlimited computing power of the DS1103 allows us to process even complex control algorithms at a high sampling rate in real time.“

“The HIL simulation technology provided by dSPACE is an important aid to quality assurance and development cost reduction at LTi.”

Dr. Harald Wertz, LTi DRiVES

Mark Zimmermann, DEUTZ

“With its flexible, fast configuration, the ASM Diesel Engine Model enables us to cover all our engine variants with a single model, and to switch back and forth between the variants very fast.”

Mark Zimmermann, DEUTZ

Nico Zimmert, University of Stuttgart

"With the dSPACE prototyping system, we can develop and test the active damping control quickly."

Nico Zimmert, University of Stuttgart

Dr. Mats Andersson, Volvo Technology

“We autocode almost 100% of the application layer of our Climate Control Module with TargetLink.”

Dr. Mats Andersson, Volvo Technology

Andreas Alaoui, Nord-Micro

"Using TargetLink, we have successfully carried out several software developments according to DO-178B that were certified for safety level A."

Andreas Alaoui, Nord-Micro

Florian Büttner, BMW

"Using TargetLink, we were able to generate production-ready code for the system-independent function model of our distributed controller that meets the high requirements of the BMW Group."

Florian Büttner, BMW

Dr. Achim Schönhoff, EADS Military Air Systems

"TargetLink was exactly the right tool for implementing the short development cycles needed for the highly dynamic project for our UAV demonstrator Barracuda."

Dr. Achim Schönhoff, EADS Military Air Systems

Andreas Rieckmann, Continental

"By integrating our own models in the Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Package, the simulation environment was adapted to our requirements for a closed control loop. Moreover, the transparent and intuitive dSPACE tool chain allows modifications to various vehicle models and driving maneuvers to be made quickly."

Andreas Rieckmann, Continental

Rudolf P. Wilczek, ThyssenKrupp

"dSPACE support is simply SUPER!"

Rudolf P. Wilczek, ThyssenKrupp

Stephen Steffes, DLR (German Aerospace Center)

"The dSPACE system lets us simulate the entire mission on the ground and
test every detail of our navigation system."

Stephen Steffes, DLR (German Aerospace Center)

Dr. Dirk Lichtenthäler, Volkswagen

"The project was highly dynamic, as the vehicle (Bugatti) had to be developed according to an extremely tight schedule. This necessitated a variety of modifications to the specifications, which the dSPACE project engineers at Paderborn incorporated and implemented quickly during the engineering phase. The Simulator went into action as soon as it reached us. HIL-based laboratory testing with dSPACE Simulator has proven a great success."

Dr. Dirk Lichtenthäler, Volkswagen

Jochen Diehm, Dr. Stefan Günther, Conti Temic

"Alongside other standard tools, dSPACE’s TargetLink plays a major role in our development process. It not only performs production code generation, it also allows efficient verification, by simulation, of the model-based functions that have been developed."

Jochen Diehm, Dr. Stefan Günther, Conti Temic

Ega Tschiskale, TRW

"TargetLink was the right choice."

Ega Tschiskale, TRW

Luca Remolif, Fiat

"The simulation results of the ASM Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Package matched the measured vehicle dynamics very closely. We are convinced that the model is of high quality."

Luca Remolif, Fiat

Hongfei Ni, Dongfeng

“TargetLink greatly improved the efficiency and quality of the control software for our automated mechanical transmission.”

Hongfei Ni, Dongfeng

Lars Bensch, Airbus

“The dSPACE development environment was an indispensable tool for carrying out the flight tests.”

“Using TargetLink, code was generated and tested in just a fraction of the time that is typically required for hand-code implementation of the same algorithm.”

Lev Vitkin, Delphi Electronics & Safety

Kunihiro Sakai, Mitsubishi Motors

“The new virtual vehicle based on dSPACE network simulators enables us to test all the ECU functions, including diagnostic functions, reliably and systematically with a single test system.”

Kunihiro Sakai, Mitsubishi Motors

Dieter Roth, Eurocopter

“If I had to give school grades, I would say the dSPACE development environment is the top of the class.”

Dieter Roth, Eurocopter

Dr. Alexander Bulach, Kässbohrer

“Using dSPACE tools, development was 50% faster than with conventional methods.”

Dr. Alexander Bulach, Kässbohrer

Tsuyoshi Kamiya, Yamaha Motor

“The MicroAutoBox means that the control algorithms can be implemented smoothly and executed in real time. dSPACE prototyping systems have a good reputation in all modelbased development activities at Yamaha.”